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Guinea Pigs Gone to the Rainbow Bridge |
June 2000 - August 2000 |
It is said that when we lose a friend, there is a new star in the sky at night. On these cold, bleak Winter nights I look up, and through my tears I see the stars of a constellation twinkling in the sky. I hope your spirits run free, dashing and playing in meadows of sweet timothy grass, with cool waters to sip and sweet fruits to nibble and play with. May you have places to explore, treats beyond measure, and cardboard to nibble. To all our gentle beloved piggies, we will always love you.
- T. Green, 1996
I was so lucky to have had the chance to know and love you my beautiful little girl. I miss the way you greeted me in the morning by standing up in your cage and wheeking for treats. How could I resist that face? Cali, Popcorn, Snowflake, Sadie and Cinnamon miss you too. The keep going to your house looking for you. We love you and miss you sweet girl.
Love Mom (Sherri), Dad (Chris), Sis (Mikayla) and the 5 sad wheekers.
My beautiful Cha Cha a tri-colored Texel went over the bridge on July 2, 2000. I miss you soooo much. Now your babies went to be with you on July 4, 2000. They were as beautiful as you! You went to sleep and never woke up. I couldn't understand what happened until I was told you had a heart attack. I hope that you didn't suffer! I love you Cha Cha!
Love, Mommy (Tammy) and Daddy (Scott)
Josephina joined my family only three days ago, yet her loss this morning was as heartbreaking as if she had been with us for years.
I brought Josephina home to be a companion for JuliAnna, who had been living alone since I got her 4 months ago. Oh, the joy with which Juli greeted Josie! I had never seen my Juli so excited, so happy. I knew at that moment that any doubts I had had were unfounded.
Josie fit right in. She wasn't as outgoing as Juli was, but I felt that would change in time. But she was so sweet. Her eyes had a sparkle in them. Holding her was difficult, as she was a quick little thing, not wanting to sit still long enough for me to get her. But once I had her, she would calm down. We hadn't gotten to a point yet where she would explore my lap, as Juli always does. I will miss not being able to watch her grow in confidence.
I will miss not being able to watch her grow up. She was much like Juli, in coloring, but her fur was softer. I wondered if that might not change. I am sorry I will never be able to find out.
Josie, your place in the pen is empty now, your friend looks for you, but can't find you. I know she misses you, too. The picture I took of you.... was it just last night? I look at it now, and I can't quite believe that you are actually gone. I miss you.
Is it too late to remember our dear "Maxchen", a lovely little crossbred sow.(who we were told was a boar). She came to us through a previous owners allergy. She became famous on local radio, and was the sweetest gentlest pig one could imagine.
Max never drank water in her life; often causing us to hunt frantically for fresh green food in a little German village with just a handful of shops.
She was housetrained, never bit anyone, and loved to lick faces in greeting. Her wheeps were unbelievably loud, and caused people to jump in alarm.
When she died, I didn't cry; three weeks later I broke down sobbing at the loss of a dear little one.
She has already been outlived by our current pig, Ginger, but not outmatched. Max, you were one in a million. See you.
Andrea, Trudi and Craig McCulloch. (Voellinghausen and Krefeld, Germany, now Durham, England)
Magic your were my special little boy and you will be deepley missed by all who ever knew you. Gone but never forgotten love
Nikki,Scooter, Braken and all others.
There are tears on my keyboard as I say Goodbye and send our little Max to the Rainbow Bridge. He spent 3 happy years with us and now has gone to visit with Sly and Bo under the apple tree. I know they will happy together, but my husband and I are truly upset to lose such an affectionate little guy. Always waiting for carrots when my husband came home from work, and an apple later in the evening from me. He got sick over a week ago and we made several trips to the vets with him. I fed him by hand with an eyedropper and syringes his favorites- apples, carrots, pellets, lots of water. But it was his time, and now his water bottle is silent. A little schnook on the nose from us and rub rub rub on your head to put you in the zone. We love you Max - see you someday at the Rainbow Bridge.
Sad to say I have lost two guinea pigs I had. The first on was named Oreo. I loved him very much. I took pictures of him and everything. We noticed something wrong with his eyes. We quickly took him to the vet where we got him, and she said he had some type of disease. She said she'll have to keep him there and she would call on how he was doing. We went home and waited for the call. When the phone rang, the thing I feared came. Oreo died. They tried their best, but he didn't make it. They gave me another guinea pig for free, but Oreo could not be replaced. Even worse, the photos I had of Oreo, didn't make it either. The new guinea pig I named Ginger. She purred a lot and made me happy once more. Then, the same thing happened to her like it did to Oreo. We took her to the same place. They did the same. She didn't make it either. The PERSON who was SUPPOSED to watch her, DIDN'T!!! If he did, Ginger might still be with me today. Now I know though, that Ginger and Oreo are fine. Safe on Rainbow Bridge.
Megan
"You came to me on a sunny February day. The white nose, the brown face, those dark innocent eyes. I knew that you were a Pee Wee the moment I saw you. You were small enough to fit in the palm of my hand, and yet we both knew who the boss was from Day One. You brightened my days and nights more than you'll ever know for over 7 years. You made leaving for work that much harder, and coming home that much nicer. You never bit or complained even in your worst days, it was a tribute to your sweet, loving nature that all of us were fortunate to have known. Your time with us was long and happy, but it wasn't always easy. You fought through illness and surgeries that should have taken you from me long ago. But you lived with a courage, heart, and spirit that few have ever possessed and persevered. I know in my heart that it was because you truly loved your life, and that is my greatest reward. You left me on a cool July evening, and only because I asked you to give up the fight so you could rest. I told you it was okay to leave now, and prayed to God that He take you quickly so you wouldn't have to suffer. You were always a sweet girl and you listened and granted me a last wish. And then you were gone. I told you I'd be okay, and I will be someday. But for now, I miss you so much it hurts more than I've ever known. My precious little girl is gone and my heart is broken. I cried most of the night and carried you through the morning. I know you've long since made it to Rainbow Bridge, but it's so hard to know that this is the last time I will hold you until it's my turn. You left me on Independence Day, and it was for you but in a different way. I told you that the fireworks were in celebration of your life, our lives together. Your heart and spirit were strong to the end, but your body was not. But now you are free, you are at the Bridge and are whole again, and for that I will be eternally greatful. You taught me so much little one, more than I can ever repay you for. And now it's time to lay your peaceful body to rest, and to tell you that I love you with all my heart as I gently kiss your beautiful white nose and rub your brown floppy ears one last time. Rest now little one and enjoy your new life at the Bridge. I will not say goodbye though because I know our bond is too strong to ever be broken. You will always be with me, as I will with you."
Love Dan
Tori was a beautiful little Golden Agouti sow I bought when she was 3 weeks old. I love her color and thought she looked just like a little teddy bear. She was a very sweet little sow, and was expecting her first litter from a chocolate dalmatian teddy boar. June 15, she gave birth to three premature babies who were only about half developed and had no chance of survival. She seemed to be just fine,very active and eating, but two days later, she suddenly went toxic and died . She was the only GAG teddy sow I had/have had, and will be very missed. Sadly she died on what would have been her 6 month birthday. Also, ironically, Midnight, another sow I had (posted below) was born on the same day as Tori. Happy 6 month's birthday girls.
I just wanted to say We Love and miss you all, and if I forget anyone it is not because we meant too. Go to the Bridge and be Happy, Disney, Kelly, Taz, Brownie, Fuzzy Bear, Tufty, Wednesday, Chance, Louis, Charlie, Patches, Sooty, Chip, Spice, Oreo, Smudge, little brown with no name, Mouse, Ariel, Dandy, I know there are more of our little cavies that have gone to the Bridge, we Love and miss you all. My Rabbits, Bubbles, Marshmallow, Harvey, Luckie, 3 little Dutch with no names, little N.Z.White with no name, Yum Yum, Donuts, Spatts, Melody, Peter, Pirate, and all my precious bunnies, God Bless you all.
Thank you for letting me mention my wonderful pets at the Bridge,
Sue
Creamy, I miss you terribly. You were always the spunky one. Not afraid to make new friends. I miss your little squeeks and the way you would hold up your head so that I can scratch your nose with my finger. I'm sorry that I was not a better caretaker for you. Your death was one of the hardest things I've ever had to deal with in my life. I promise that I will take care of your mom, Sadie, the best that I can or, if I cannot do that, I will find the best home possible for her where she will be happy and comfortable. Take care and I'll see you again at the bridge someday. I miss you and I love you. - Larry
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